75 years ago, John Gillespie Magee Jr penned the poem "High Flight" a few months before he died in a mid-air collision whilst out flying his Spitfire. Nowadays his poem has become a favourite of airmen around the world and has been recited by actors, presidents, astronauts and many more. It has become the official poem for a number of air forces around the world. The famous first line "Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth." are inscribed on Magee's grave in Scopwick cemetery where he is b

150K views · 5.3K reactions | Before I ever climbed into a fighter jet, I memorized High Flight by John Gillespie McGee. Even years later, flying at 30,000 feet, the words still echoed in my mind. This poem captures the soul of flight in a way few things ever have. #Military | Shawn Walsh | Facebook